Slingerland Duet at PNB Director’s Choice
“Slingerland Duet (Pas de deux)” is only eight minutes long. But what wonderful minutes they are. “Slingerland Duet” is the second of four pieces presented...
Punishing Pirates and the Law of Nations – Constitution Article 1 §8.10
Article 1 §8.10 of the Constitution is about Congress’ power to punish piracy. Pirates are always good reading, but that’s not why I’m studying 1...
Perpetual State of Director’s Choice at PNB
Every year, Director’s Choice is my favorite rep at Pacific Northwest Ballet, but this year, Peter Boal knocked it out of the park with his...
Music I Liked – Midcentury Modern and Industrial Violin
Last week was so much music. I discovered an Icelandic neoclassical composer – too late. My daughter’s orchestra had its winter performance. I attended Seattle...
Cherry Blossoms
Perhaps in Europe the rose has more cultural significance, but here in the Pacific Northwest, as in Japan, roses take a back seat to cherry...